Strengthens Defense: Reduces Requirements for New Soldiers

« What are I most looking forward to? The action that is related to it. Besides walking with uniforms – it also gives charm, » he said.

« I’m just ready to fight for my country, » she said.

Luke and Tera are studying at the University of Applied Sciences and will start studying a new course – national resistance training. After completing them, they will be able to receive credit and become troops.

« Students here at the University of Applied Sciences are, of course, sitting in their laptop audiences, but new training is held in barracks in various parts of the country, » said Maaike Cemes.

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These courses are organized by the Ministry of Defense.

« This means that participants will be taught to shoot, provide first military assistance, and will learn how to work together in the group, » said Lieutenant Captain Erik Noordam.

The Dutch Defense Forces do its best to grow as soon as possible and the country is better prepared for Russia’s threat. Currently, there are about 75 thousand in the military. soldiers, this number should increase by up to 200 thousand. It is the greatest growth of the military since the Cold War.

How to quickly collect so many soldiers? Encouraging the inspection requirements for new soldiers. People are less likely to be rejected, such as colorful or allergic to food.

« My armed forces are waiting for everyone. I do not want a cyber technology specialist to run 2.8 thousand meters, » said Gijs Tuinman, Secretary of State Defense.

It is true that there is still a lack of training places and instructors.

« Somewhere in the Netherlands we will build a high -end Defense Training Center to keep people as smart and efficient as possible, » Tuinman said.

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And in Norway, young people who want to join the army are growing rapidly.

« Because of the current situation, the world is less safe than before. Given what was happening to America and Russia, my father and my father were discussing the need to approach the Russian border.

Even today, 60 candidates’ health and physical fitness are being checked here.

« There are many different candidates, everyone is unique. It may often be necessary to sit for an additional conversation because some express concerns. Just yesterday (ed. Note – Tuesday), I had a candidate who was worried about the war and asked if they may have to attend, which is a common concern for many.

Denmark takes an example from Norway and introduces compulsory military service for women. Those who, after July 1, will be 18 may be called next year. Compulsory military service in Sweden was introduced 8 years ago.